Minister for Employment Sven Otto Littorin resigns
At a press conference in Almedalen this morning, Minister for Employment Sven Otto Littorin announced that, due to personal reasons, he is resigning his ministerial post. In light of this, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt held a press conference in Rosenbad.
"Today, at his request, I accepted Sven Otto Littorin's resignation as minister and head of the Ministry of Employment. He gave me the same motives for his resignation - personal reasons - that he gave the media this morning, using the same words and descriptions. I have great respect for his decision."
"Also, as of today and until further notice, I have appointed Tobias Billström as head of the Ministry of Employment. This does not entail any changes regarding Tobias Billström's responsibilities at the Ministry of Justice," Mr Reinfeldt stated at the press conference.
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Friday 18 June the Government hosted a major reception in Stockholm City Hall for all of Sweden to celebrate, honour and congratulate the bridal couple. The guests invited represented Sweden's municipalities and county councils.
On the eve of the Royal Wedding, the Government held a dinner in honour of the Crown Princess and Mr Daniel Westling on Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. The Royal Family, the bride and groom and several members of European royal families were welcomed to the Eric Ericson Hall by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and his wife, County Council Commissioner Filippa Reinfeldt.
Speaker and Prime Minister presented gift to Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling
At the pre-wedding reception at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, Speaker of the Riksdag Per Westerberg and Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt presented the joint gift of the Riksdag and the Government to H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria and Mr Daniel Westling.
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